Elks Krewe of Jeffersonians announce truck parade winners

In the annual competition of top truck float, the Elks Krewe of Jeffersonians has named the winners of its Mardi Gras parade contests in Metairie. The Dixie P-Raiders Carnival Club rolled away with the grand prize honors this year.

BRETT DUKE / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE A rider hands out beads as the Elks Krewe of Jeffersonians makes its way through the streets of Metairie Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

First runner-up for the grand prize was D.S.M.C.C.I. Second runner-up for the grand prize was Cruisin’ Cajun Carnival Club and third runner-up was Last Chance Carnival Club.

The Elks gave the best decorated truck award to Bayou Rollers, first place; Loud and Crazy, second place; and Rajun Cajuns, third place.

In the best costume division, top winners were 3 B’s, first place; Happy Go Lucky, second place; and Jay Birds, third place.

Gentilly Happy Go Lucky won first place for best headpiece. Funkey Phantoms captured second place and Lazy and Krazy Kujans received third place.

For best animation, Krazy Kats won first place, Wop Wop At Last won second place and Carnival Bee’s captured third place.

Elks Jeffersonians also gave its EKJ award to Fishing for Carnival, We Really Do Care, Dazed and Confused, T&J, Good Timers of Harahan, Neighbors, Westbank Funtimers, Lost and Confused, Jolly Jesters and Bunch of Nuts.